Production, Machine Operator

Machine Operator sets up and operates production machines in accordance with established procedures, guidelines and customer requirements for each individual product.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

·       May be responsible for the following machines and / or work areas:

o   Flow Wrapper

o   Guillotine

o   Mixing Operator

o   Batching Operator

o   Ball Former

o   Enrober Operator

o   Bag Sealer / Printing

o   Sorting Operator

o   Caddy Packing Operator

·       Conducts required pre-op inspections to ensure equipment and area is ready to operate to start of shift

·       Responsible to operate machines or work process according to guidelines, standards, and established policies

·       Assists others on the line or packing crew where needed

·       Responsible for the cleaning of machines or work area per the Sanitation Program requirements

·       Responsible for controlling and following the Allergen Program ensuring No-Cross Contamination occurs during shift

·       Responsible for communicating any mechanical/electrical issues to supervisor immediately

·       Responsible for following all Food Safety guidelines set by the FDA and all other certifying authorities at all times and contributing to the plant’s Food Safety Culture

·       Responsible for documentation of lot numbers, weight checks, and but not limited to other assigned paperwork that is required per the quality department and/or production manager

·       Responsible for returning all completed documentation at the end of the workday and/or shift to the Quality Department

·       Responsible for following ALL Plant Safety Rules and OSHA Rules: understand and follow plant safety rules including/but not limited to safe lifting practices, safety on machine operations, Lock Out / Tag Out, etc.

·       Other duties as assigned

Education, Work Experience, Skill Requirements & Certifications:

1.     Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required:

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent

2.     Minimum Experience required:

• Minimum 2 years of related experience as a Machine Operator in the food industry preferred
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) preferred

3.     Skills Required:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read, speak and write in English
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) plant safety and OSHA requirements
• Proven success with working in a team environment

4.     Additional Information

·       Exposure to food allergens, wheat, nuts, coconut, soy products

·       May work additional overtime including weekends

Salary:

$16.00 to start (plus shift differential if applicable).  May need to work overtime as needed.